Final Blog Post/Fall 2013

Read Kirkhorn's essay and Sacco's comic strip, as well as the article linked below. Explain how Sacco exemplifies Kirkhorn's concept of a "virtuous journalist" -- or why he doesn't.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/04/books/joe-saccos-the-great-war-july-1-1916.html?emc=eta1&_r=0

Also, bring to class your own chosen example of a virtuous journalists and be prepared to discuss it. If you wish, you can include a link to his or her work with your blog response, which is due Tues., Dec. 3, at 4 p.m.

Here's my example:

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/the-strip.html?_r=0#1

Submissions (Art & Fear, Part 2)

Read Part 2 of the book Art & Fear, then search the following Web sites for at least three publications to which to submit your story. Explain why these publications are a good fit for you. Your response is due by 4 p.m., Tues., Nov. 12.

 http://www.newpages.com/


http://www.thereviewreview.net/magazines/
http://www.everywritersresource.com/literarymagazines/

http://www.pw.org/literary_magazines

http://www.placesforwriters.com/


By the way, some of you are neglecting to complete the blog and, as a result, are compiling F's at an alarming rate. I encourage you to reconsider your conduct.

Inspiring Quotes About Writing (Courtesy of Mike Kelly)

http://www.buzzfeed.com/doree/quotes-about-writing

Dead Kennedys

Although written only five years apart and about similar events, the Breslin and Hamill stories feel vastly different. Identify one literary technique that, to your mind, contributes to this different feel and explain how it contributes. You might choose, for example, from point of view, narrative structure, choice of language, and so on. Please be as specific and complete as possible. Your response should be posted by  Tuesday,  Nov. 5, 4 p.m.

Art & Fear

What statement or observation in Part I of Art & Fear resonates with you? Why? Be as detailed as you can.


Please respond by Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m. Just to be clear, every non- or late response on this blog, results in a F. I have reiterated this many times, but to poor effect. I mention it again -- and I hope for the very last time -- because the need for discipline is emphasized in this book.

Kentucky Derby

http://brianb.freeshell.org/a/kddd.pdf

Would want to be a "gonzo" journalist? Why or why not? Due Tues, Oct 22, 4 pm

Take the Cannoli

What makes Vowell's writing in "Species on Species Abuse" funny? Language? Situation? Point of view?

Your response is due by 4 p.m., Tues., Oct. 15.